Dr. Carrie Miller of Virginia Veterinary Specialists has a strong interest and specialized skills in respiratory medicine. During her residency Dr. Miller trained with world-renowned respiratory specialist Dr. Brendan McKiernan. Dr. Shannon Ryan has a particular interest in gastrointestinal disorders, immune-mediated disease and endocrine diseases. Their experience includes, but is not limited to, the following procedures and treatments:

Endoscopic Procedures

Laryngoscopy

Cystoscopy

Thoracoscopy

Rhinoscopy

Esophagoscopy

Upper GI endoscopy

Colonoscopy

Endoscopic balloon dilation for esophageal and colonic strictures

Respiratory Conditions

Bronchopneumonia

Collapsing Trachea/ Bronchomalacia

Bronchitis

Bronchiectasis

Minimally Invasive Techniques

Radiology

Bone marrow aspirates

Abdominal and thoracic ultrasound

Joint and spinal taps

Ultrasound guided biopsies

Computed Tomography

Blood gas and blood pressure monitoring

PEG tube placement and tube feeding

Chemotherapy

At VVS, we understand how important your pet is and you can rest assured that with a board certified internist, your pet has the expert knowledge and experience needed to provide a smooth and long term recovery. The links below are available for some conditions and procedures for further information.